Jim Kraus '65 forwards the fascinating photos below with a minimum of explanation. Don't even ask.

(Above) Jim Kraus (he's the one dressed in black) says, "The photo was taken by photojournalists for the Peoples Republic of China filming our reunion. The man on my right is Lam Xiaoping, a former colleague. I was in the Middle East for the winter on my last special project, which included a reunion with former colleagues in Cairo. Then it was off to the hinterlands of Jordan for a minor "clean up project". (Below) The Jordanian border crossing.

(Above) Jim poses with portraits of the Husseins, pere et fils, and puts on a brave face as he is led away. (Sorry -- I couldn't resist). (Below) Wadi Petra. Says Jim, "Anybody who has ever been deep inside Jordan will tell you this is an accurate snapshot of the landscape."